Porsche Taycan Turbo Range Test – Pasadena to Vegas

Road trip from Pasadena to Las Vegas and Back

 

This summer Rusnak/Pasadena Porsche General Manager, Mark Umutyan, drove round trip from Pasadena, California to Las Vegas, Nevada in the new, all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo. While tracking his journey, we were able to analyze Porsche Taycan Turbo range so you can see how it will affect your daily drives through the Los Angeles area. Take a closer look at our 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo test highlights below.


Trip Overview

Approximate gross weight: 6,000 lbs
Average temperature (both ways): 110° F
Altitude: 850-4,440 ft


Start: South Pasadena, CA

Estimated Range: 204 miles
Battery: 100%
Anticipated Speed: 75 MPH


Transition: Electrify America Charging Station – Barstow, CA

Charged for 7 minutes on a 350kW fast charger at the Electrify America Charging Station at a Walmart in Barstow.

Before Charge

Distance Traveled: 108 miles
Remaining Range: 130 miles
Range Change: +34 miles
Actual Speed: 80 MPH
Remaining Battery: 67%

After Charge

Estimated Range: 220 miles
Battery: 97%


Pro Tip

There’s an In-N-Out within 10 minutes of the EA Charging Station.

in-and-out burger


End: Las Vegas, NV

Estimated Range: 69 miles
Battery: 30%
Miles Traveled: 166 miles
Range change: +15 miles


Summary

Actual Range: 253 miles
Range change: +49 miles


Start: Las Vegas, NV

Estimated Range: 227 miles
Battery: 100%
Anticipated Speed:


Landmark: Seven Magic Mountains – Jean, NV

Distance Traveled: 22 miles
Remaining Range: 211 miles
Range Change: +6 miles
Actual Speed: 75 MPH
Remaining Battery: 93%

Seven Magic Mountains

World's Tallest Thermometer

Landmark: World’s Tallest Thermometer – Baker, CA

Distance Traveled: 67 miles
Remaining Range: 157 miles
Range Change: +13 miles
Actual Speed: 75 MPH
Remaining Battery: 66%


Landmark: Eddie World – Yermo, CA

Distance Traveled: 52 miles
Remaining Range: 104 miles
Range Change: -1 mile
Actual Speed: 80 MPH
Remaining Battery: 49%


Transition: Electrify America Charging Station – Barstow, CA

Charged for 15 minutes on a 350kW fast charger at the Electrify America Charging Station at a Walmart in Barstow. We didn’t reach full Porsche Taycan battery capacity, but were still able to get substantial Porsche Taycan range to help us along. And as you can tell from the readout on the world’s tallest thermometer, the scorching weather has no effect on our comfort or performance during our Porsche Taycan Turbo test.

 

Before Charge

Distance Traveled: 11 miles
Remaining Range: 84 miles
Range Change: -9 miles
Actual Speed: 80 MPH
Remaining Battery: 37%

After Charge

Estimated Range: 192 miles
Battery: 85%


End: Pasadena, CA

Estimated Range: 102 miles
Battery: 45%
Miles Traveled: 110 miles
Range change: +20 miles
Speed: 77 MPH


Summary

Estimated Range:
Actual Range: 256 miles
Range change: +29 miles


Experience Porsche Taycan Turbo Range for Yourself

There’s no doubt that Porsche Taycan range is sure to impress – even on the grueling road conditions spanning from Vegas back to the Los Angeles area.

Are you ready to see how 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo range can help you electrify your daily commutes through Los Angeles? Our team at Rusnak/Pasadena is ready to help you see how much Porsche Taycan mileage you can enjoy on your Arcadia drives. Don’t hesitate to contact us online with any questions you may have, or compare the Porsche Taycan vs. Tesla Model S. And when you want to learn more, be sure to take a closer look at Porsche Taycan specs with our team.

*Actual results may vary. Porsche InnoDrive with adaptive cruise control was activated throughout the drive with the exception of getting on/off the freeway.